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Neighbors prevail on access but BZA denies retroactive setback for unpermitted garage; dredging, erosion complaints continue
Summary
The board approved a new driveway relocation to North Hart Street and required remediation of gravel and reseeding, but denied a retroactive front‑yard setback variance after neighbors testified about mud, blocked access, and alleged weekend, unpermitted activity. The petitioner acknowledged errors in measuring setbacks.
Monroe County’s Board of Zoning Appeals split a contested petition from a Richland Township property owner, approving a driveway reconfiguration but denying a request to retroactively legalize a front‑yard setback encroachment.
Neighbors on Dallas Lane gave extended testimony describing persistent problems they attribute to the property owner’s work: heavy equipment and trailers parked in the easement, filling in ditches, mud on the lane, blocked access, damaged mailboxes, and frequent weekend activity.…
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